Holy Week Processions Lake Atitlan, is celebrated with street expressions of faith, called processions, usually organized by a “hermandad“. Each procession of Holy Week has processional floats and steps, which are often religious images of the Passion of Christ, or Marian images, although there are exceptions, like the allegorical steps of saints.
Holy Week in Guatemala is celebrated with street expressions of faith, called processions, … Semana Santa
Semana Santa Lake Atitlan Good Friday Tour, join us in Lake Atitlan Guatemala on Good Friday for the most spectacular time of year with the celebration of Semana Santa.
On Good Friday, Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó which are two villages located along the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala host the most beautiful religious celebration for Semana Santa.
Traditional processions are a big focus of Holy Week festivities, which take place on Good Friday and are one of the richest cultural experiences you can enjoy. This is a passionate sensory experience that mingles Spanish and Mayan traditions and is an event that truly represents the heart and soul of Guatemala.
The streets of Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó, and San Pedro La Laguna Guatemala turn into a canvas that is adorned with intricate and aromatic carpets (alfombras) of vibrant and beautiful flowers, pines, sawdust, and fruits as giant carved floats (andas) sway on the back of local men and women as small processions wind their way through the town’s streets.
If you have never been to Guatemala during the Easter processions then you are in for an experience of a lifetime. This multi-sensory experience will immerse you in the culture, history, and majestic beauty of Guatemala as you see, hear, smell, touch, and taste everything Guatemalan.
This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 9. Good Friday, April 7th – the commemoration of Jesus’ crucifixion
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday (also Holy and Great Friday), and Black Friday.
The date of Good Friday varies from one year to the next on both the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Eastern and Western Christianity disagree over the computation of the date of Easter and therefore Good Friday.
Good Friday is a widely instituted legal holiday around the world, including in most Western countries and 12 U.S. states. Some predominantly Christian countries, such as Germany, have laws prohibiting certain acts such as dancing and horse racing, in remembrance of the somber nature of Good Friday
Semana Santa Lake Atitlan Good Friday Tour
TRIP DAY:
TRIP DURATION: roughly 6 hours
TRIP LOCATION: Around Lake Atitlan
TRIP PHYSICAL LEVEL: Easy to Moderate
TRIP DETAILS: $150 (Q1150) – 1 person (private tour) / $100 (Q750) per person – 2 or more people
WHAT TO BRING: Bring a camera, water, snacks, sun protection (hat, shades, sunscreen), good walking shoes or sneakers are recommended (no flip-flops), and be prepared to have an incredible adventure!
RESERVATIONS: Early reservations are recommended, since our group sizes are limited, this tour sells out quickly.
Space is limited for this Semana Santa in Guatemala | Good Friday Tour so please book early.
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